Forum Week 10

Topic 1:

I think the best photo I took this term was of the resume doctor at the career fair. I think its a really good photo. It is interesting, it captures a lot of emotion, and I was able to fight the terrible lighting in the building to get it.

The biggest difference from the start till now is that I have some basic camera skills. Most of the time I was just shooting on Auto, but I was put into a lot of situations where I had to learn on the fly. I feel like things really came together when I had to take pictures in the theatre and had to fight the awful lighting.

Topic 2:


My initial goals were:

First I want to learn how to use a camera with some degree of professionalism. I want to be able to take good pictures and do so confidently. I also want to learn how to properly attribute photos of what I take so I don't violate any ethical or legal rules.

Second I want to get over my the hesitation I have of taking photos in public. I want to get comfortable taking photos and getting the information I need to publish them.

Finally I want to be able to take what I learn from this class and apply it to my work at The Commuter and any future work I do relating to the field of journalism.

I would definitely say I fulfilled my first goal. I know how to work a camera and I am confident I know what I can and can't do as a photographer. As for my second goal I would say I am mostly over being sheepish about taking photos. I still have trouble getting up close and personal, but I will work on it. Finally I was definitely able to apply what I learned here at the Commuter. I took a TON of pictures that ended up in the paper and was very satisfied on how they turned out.

Overall I am totally thrilled I took this class. Thanks Rob!